April 4, 2023
A team led by engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed a biodegradable polymer system to treat rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, by working in concert with the power of the human immune system.
November 5, 2020
…research program that links campus and community members and leverages university resources. As an academic coordinator for CREATE, Vasquez, a Division of Biological Sciences alumnus, offered the graduate students insights to effectively reach underserved communities in San Diego and connect with their new students. But he also brought an insider’s…
May 2, 2023
Researchers across a range of fields are working together to develop and implement AI-assisted tools and machine learning methods that will enable scientific discoveries at an unprecedented pace. And when it comes to global challenges like climate change, time is of the essence.
December 30, 2022
UC San Diego alum Albert Yu-Min Lin has explored the world, made a name for himself on National Geographic television and overcome the major obstacle of a life-changing injury. His latest project promises to make life a little bit easier for those who need it most.
May 13, 2021
…shared goals as a campus community, there is none more important to me than helping students succeed; the Campaign for UC San Diego is making this possible,” said Chancellor Khosla. “Our Student Support and Success efforts are a critical campaign priority, and ongoing support for a broad range of scholarships…
October 31, 2013
…the founding of our campus in November 1960. The entire campus community is invited to join together to honor the visionaries who founded this remarkable institution and celebrate Tritons around the globe who have contributed to UC San Diego’s trajectory as one of the top universities in the world. Founders’…
April 8, 2021
…in a warehouse off campus.” Geological Collection Manager Alex Hangsterfer (right) oversees work on a deep sea sediment core. It’s not your average rock collection. This assortment of over 3,500 dredged samples fills a 9,000-square-foot building. Rocks from all major tectonic features—including hot spots, island chains, seamounts, and abyssal plains—are…
August 13, 2020
…PATHS to success for under-resourced and underrepresented minority (URM) students in STEM more than a year ago. Now, it has built a bridge, thanks to support from a National Science Foundation grant administered through the American Chemical Society. “It is official—UC San Diego has been announced as a bridge site…
December 17, 2020
…robust learning community and campus network of changemakers committed to addressing real world challenges through their teaching. Fellows selected will receive a $10,000 faculty development award over the course of two years. The Changemaker Faculty Fellows Program is a partnership between the Teaching + Learning Commons’ Engaged Teaching and Experiential…
June 25, 2020
…the most determined and resourceful students I ever had: he does not get easily discouraged by the unavoidable setbacks we encounter in research,” said Di Ventra. “This trait is one of the best indicators for future success.” But for inmate Bearden, future success was a question, and mentorship a novelty—until…
